insert_link South Africa Metalworkers union in S.A condemns Israeli Prime Minister and United States president for their actions in Palestine Metalworkers union Numsa in S.A condemns Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and United States president Joe Biden for their actions in Palestine, accusing them of conducting a genocidal campaign against Palestinians. The union has announced its solidarity with Palestine, following a request from American activist Angela Davis. They have agreed to collaborate with Davis on a campaign to defend Palestine, mobilising support locally, regionally, and internationally. Numsa’s Phakamile Hlubi-Majola has […] todayMay 2, 2024 13
insert_link World “Time is now” for Gaza ceasefire deal, says top US diplomat "The time is now" for a deal between Israel and Hamas, according to U.S Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. America's top diplomat is finishing yet another Middle East tour aimed at agreeing a ceasefire in Gaza. Secretary Blinken says "there is a proposal on the table" which would bring about a truce in return for the release of remaining Israeli hostages still held in the war-torn territory. Benji Hyer reports. […] todayMay 2, 2024 25
insert_link World U.S Secretary of State Blinken urges Hamas accept ceasefire proposal U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken has discussed a possible ceasefire in Gaza with U.S allies in Saudi Arabia, urging Hamas to accept the proposal. Blinken has also warned Israel over its planned ground offensive in Rafah. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayApril 30, 2024 29
insert_link World U.S Gaza protests escalate with more arrests and deadlines Pro-Gaza protests are escalating on US college campuses, with more arrests and deadlines defied. In Austin, riot police have tried to break up a new encampment at the University of texas. While in New York, protesters camped out at Columbia have remained, despite the university issuing a deadline for them to leave or face suspension from the institution. Sally Patterson reports from the protest site in New York. todayApril 30, 2024 37
insert_link World United Nations’ internal investigations team has closed several cases involving UNRWA employees linked to the October 7 attack The United Nations' internal investigations team has closed several cases involving UNRWA employees linked to the October 7 attack, due to lack of evidence provided by Israel. The U.N Office of Internal Oversight Services has been investigating some 12 cases, following Israel's accusations in January this year. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayApril 30, 2024 14
insert_link World Biden reiterates “clear position” on Rafah in call with Nethanyahu todayApril 29, 2024 31
insert_link World Gaza U.S student protests continue despite removal orders Pro-Palestinian protesters in New York have defied official requests for them to leave the Columbia University campus. Demonstrators have camped on college grounds for more than a week. Dozens of college and university protests are taking place across the US. Sally Patterson reports from Columbia in New York. todayApril 29, 2024 32
insert_link World Students protests against Israel erupt across United States Student protests against Israel have engulfed college campuses across the United States in recent days — in New York, California, Texas — and now they've reached the nation's capital. A 'Gaza solidarity encampment' has been erected at George Washington University, just down the road from the White House. Participants say they want a, quote, 'free Palestine,' but specifically they're demanding that their faculties disclose and terminate any relationship with companies […] todayApril 26, 2024 22
insert_link World The University of Southern California has cancelled its upcoming graduation ceremony The University of Southern California has cancelled its upcoming graduation ceremony, citing security concerns. It comes in the wake of campus protests over the war in Gaza and the controversial cancellation of a valedictorian's speech. Ira Spitzer reports. todayApril 26, 2024 29